civil rights

"An accessible, informed, and timely biography of Lyndon Johnson that centers his life and presidency around the passage of the Voting Rights Act. Keenly known for both his triumphs and his failures, Lyndon B. Johnson was one of the most complex and compelling presidents in US history. Anne Quirk's biography alternates between chapters that follow LBJ's childhood in rural Texas learning politics from his parents, his time teaching Mexican American students at a small-town school, and his days in Congress as majority leader and as vice president; and chapters that cover his work alongside civil rights leaders and the passage of the Voting Rights Act. An epilogue discusses the Supreme Court's 2013 ruling that struck down key portions of the act. With engaging storytelling, Quirk paints a rich portrait of Johnson's presidency, celebrating the accomplishments of his Great Society programs while refusing to shy away from his catastrophic decisions regarding Vietnam and the summer riots of 1967. Larger Than Life presents striking parallels to today's political arena: an outsize character presiding over a divided nation--but to different ends"--Provided by the publisher.

"What are the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights? Why are these documents important to American history? How do they affect the lives of U.S. citizens today? After the colonies won their independence from Great Britain in the Revolutionary War, a new government was created that could help guarantee that the colonists would enjoy the freedoms they had fought so hard to win. Using an inquiry-based approach, primary sources, and quick-reference infographics, readers will gain a deeper understanding of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights, and how these historic documents provide U.S. citizens with the freedoms they enjoy today"--Provided by publisher.

Describes how Joe Namath and Bear Bryant led the Crimson Tide to an Orange Bowl championship in 1965, amidst bloody fights in the civil rights movement and a pair of ethics candals, to change football's culture and economics.

.A book for high school students about the controversial topic of same-sex marriage.

Colorful illustrations and captivating text introduce motivational figures readers may not be familiar with, and provide deeper insight on many they likely already know about.

"A country-by-country assessment of human rights. The human rights records of more than ninety countries and territories are put into perspective in Human Rights Watch's . . . yearly report. Reflecting . . . investigative work undertaken by Human Rights Watch staff, in close partnership with domestic human rights activists, the annual World Report is a . . . resource for journalists, diplomats, and citizens, and is . . . for anyone interested in the fight to protect human rights in every corner of the globe"--OCLC.

"Trace[s] the evolution of due process from the early 20th century to the present, covering the impact of these rights on the American legal system and society"--Provided by publisher.

"There's been a lot of buzz lately about how some of the Founding Fathers' values were different from our own. So how exactly does a 200-year-old document relate to our contemporary society? This book discusses the origin of the Bill of Rights, details each of the first ten amendments, and helps readers connect these fundamental rights with present-day issues. Colorful graphics, photographs, and informative fact boxes-in addition to accessible vocabulary-make this complex topic easy to read about"--Provided by publisher.

"The ability to vote, the freedom to attend school and have a job, the independence to be exactly who you are. These rights seem fundamental to us, but when the nation was beginning, only certain people were granted full rights. It's been a fight for everyone else, and we're still fighting. This . . . resource explores how these key civil rights came to be, how they are still being fought . . . and how they changed the nation forever"--Provided by publisher.

"A kid-friendly history of the concept of freedom in the United States"--Provided by publisher.